The Effect of Proposed Explosive Strength Training on Improving the Speed and Accuracy of Front Kicks in Junior Taekwondo Players

Abstract

Explosive strength is one of the most important physical elements affecting the performance level of taekwondo players, as it represents a decisive factor in executing kicks with the required speed and accuracy during competitions. Through his experience in taekwondo training, the researcher observed a weakness in the level of explosive strength among junior players in Iraq, which negatively impacts the performance of front kicks in terms of speed and accuracy. The research problem crystallized as the weak level of explosive strength among junior taekwondo players in Iraq, which negatively impacts the speed and accuracy of front kicks during competitions. The experimental approach was used on a sample of 20 junior players (10-14 years old) from Iraqi Center Talent, divided into two groups (experimental and control), with an eight-week training program. The results showed a significant improvement in the speed and accuracy of forward kicks in the experimental group compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences in dimensional measurements in favor of the experimental group. The study recommends adopting the proposed training program as part of the preparation programs for junior taekwondo players in Iraqi clubs, with emphasis on developing explosive power as a key element in improving skill performance.